16 Jan 2024

Record turnout, eagle sightings during annual eagle surveys at two USACE lakes

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Abiquiu Lake, N.M., and John Martin Reservoir, Colo., recently held mid-winter bald eagle surveys where volunteers and USACE staff counted eagles to help get information on eagle trends, distribution, and habitat at each lake. A record turnout of approximately 100 volunteers spotted eight eagles during the annual event at Abiquiu Lake. 78 eagles were sighted at the event at John Martin Reservoir.

27 Oct 2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrates 75th anniversary of John Martin Dam

John Martin Dam and Reservoir recently celebrated it's 75-year diamond anniversary.

1 Nov 2022

Promotion at John Martin Reservoir

Jacob Pauley, chief, Operations Division, recently performed a Supervisor Promotion Ceremony for Jake Williams, the new Operations Project Manager for the Albuquerque District’s John Martin Dam.

18 Oct 2022

Volunteers turn out to observe National Public Lands Day and help improve Albuquerque District lakes

Volunteers participated in events at several Albuquerque District lakes in observance of National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24, 2022.

11 Jan 2022

USACE’s Albuquerque District holds eagle watch, 67 eagles counted

More than 60 volunteers and staff at three Albuquerque District lakes spent a January Saturday morning counting eagles during the annual Midwinter Bald Eagle Watch Survey. A total of 67 eagles were counted Jan. 8, 2022.

30 Sep 2021

Volunteers observe National Public Lands Day at Albuquerque District lakes

Volunteers participated in events at several U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District lakes in observance of National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.

10 Oct 2020

Volunteers participate in National Public Lands Day events

Volunteers participated at in-person and virtual events at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the Albuquerque District in observance of National Public Lands Day, the last weekend in September.

27 Jul 2020

USACE-Albuquerque District’s John Martin conduit project results in much needed maintenance and repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ John Martin Dam received significant maintenance and minor repairs in a recently completed conduit project.

18 May 2020

Shoreline Habitat Improvement Project at USACE Albuquerque District’s John Martin Reservoir

John Martin Reservoir has a small nesting population of piping plovers and interior least terns. Both are endangered species and this directed a need for habitat improvement.

17 Oct 2019

John Martin Dam’s concrete stilling basin in excellent condition after first inspection in more than 75 years

A multi-disciplinary team of engineers from the USACE-Albuquerque District found the concrete of John Martin Dam’s stilling basin to be in good condition during a recent inspection.